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Mom's Fried Fish

By: Julie Jahnke  
"Our family has an annual fish fry that centers around my mom's recipe. I think she makes the finest fried fish around. it's flaky and flavorful with a golden cracker-crumb coating, and her homemade tartar sauce is a fitting complement."

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Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed saltines
  • 2 pounds whitefish fillets, cut in half lengthwise
  • oil for frying
  • TARTAR SAUCE:
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion

Directions

  1. Place eggs and cracker crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Dip fillets into eggs, then coat with crumbs. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  2. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees F. Fry fillets, a few at a time, for 2 minutes on each side or until fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Drain on paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the tartar sauce ingredients. Serve with fish.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2007 by TAKEnBAKE 
This was "ok". The kids liked it, and it looked really tasty and crispy, but it just had no... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2006 by SAK 
This is one of the best fish coatings we’ve yet to try. The coating turned out light and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2006 by KATSINTHEKITCHEN Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
You'll have equal results using egg substitute and I've found my mini food processor is the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2006 by Cookingforfun 
We are able to get fresh fish here. This was so good and my husband liked to. This was the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2006 by Buzymom 
This recipe made a light and crispy coating for the fish. We all loved it. I added the spices... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2007 by Derec 
This is a good recipe for someone who hates fish. The coating was heavy and tasteless. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2007 by Laura P. 
I fried this fish in our 5-qt. cast iron dutch oven and it was out of this world.....the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2006 by SLOWPOKEY 
Fast & easy enjoyed every bite. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by A. L. Bird 
This was just I needed! Easy, easy, easy! I used mahi mahi-it turned out great. I made the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2008 by BROSNANFAN 
I hate to do this as I'm really not an avid fish eater but my New Zealand friend is! I found... MORE

 
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